Integration of photovoltaics in building façades
The SolarEnvelopeCenter research project, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection and led by Fraunhofer ISE, aims to revolutionise the use of photovoltaics (PV) on building façades. By developing standardised solutions, the technical and economic
Geilinger acquisisce la divisione facciate da Ernst Schweizer
Ernst Schweizer AG vende la sua divisione facciate a Geilinger AG. Geilinger AG continuerà l'attività nell'attuale sede di Hedingen con 40 dipendenti. In futuro le facciate saranno prodotte a Winterthur. Ernst Schweizer diventa azionista di minoranza di
Energy Cluster invites to one-day course on photovoltaic façades
Energy Cluster invites interested parties to a one-day course on photovoltaic façades. At the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts on 12 September, the focus will be on the role of photovoltaic façades in the energy system of the
Switzerland-wide premiere: Fire tests on wall-bound green façade
How green facades behave in the event of a fire still raises many questions. Researchers at the Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH want to change this and have conducted the first fire tests in Switzerland on wall-mounted green façades as part of a multi-year research project. In doing so,
Conflicting goals slow down the expansion of solar energy
Um die Schweizer Energieziele rascher zu erreichen, müsste Sonnenenergie auch ausserhalb von Siedlungen geerntet werden. Doch dem stehen häufig raumplanerische Hindernisse im Weg. Swissolar, die Schweizerische Energiestiftung und die ZHAW zeigen gemeinsam Lösungen auf.